Hillsboro, ORVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Hillsboro City Council Ward 1 Position A · Nov 3, 2026

Cristian Salgado

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 Position A (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats15 sourced positions

Cristian Salgado, the incumbent, is running for Hillsboro City Council Ward 1 Position A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Luis Garcia, Sarah Marugg and Diana Jackson.

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Candidate forum, Brookwood Public Library, 6:30 pm · Thu, Oct 8, 2026

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Hillsboro city councilor, appointed to the Ward 1, Position A seat. Small business owner and consultant with a background in local government, technology and infrastructure, and nonprofit and corporate leadership.

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www.cristianserves.com/2026-campaign

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Where Cristian Salgado stands: positions on the record

Data centers2 sourced positions
Tax incentives1 sourced position

  • Says he has proposed exploring a data center community benefit and utility affordability fund.

    “I have also proposed exploring a Data Center Community Benefit and Utility Affordability Fund so growth can help address real costs for Hillsboro residents.”

    Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)

Immigration4 sourced positions

  • as summarized in official council minutes; not a direct quote

    In a January 2026 work session, strongly supported creating a city Human Rights Office, as recorded in the minutes.

    Own statementCity Council minutes · Jan 20, 2026

  • as summarized in official council minutes

    In November 2025 moved to direct staff to complete deliverables in his proposal for a City Civil and Human Rights Department; the second was withdrawn and no vote was taken.

    Own statementCity Council minutes · Nov 4, 2025

  • Voted yes to add Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act to the Hillsboro Municipal Code, Ordinance 6513 (passed 6-0, March 2026).

    Council voteCity Council minutes · Mar 3, 2026

  • Voted yes on a resolution recognizing a state of emergency due to federal immigration enforcement, Resolution 2906 (passed 5-0, November 2025).

    Council voteCity Council minutes · Nov 18, 2025

Land use2 sourced positions

  • Voted no on changing part of the Synopsys East site from Industrial to Station Community Planning Area, Ordinance 6519 (passed 4-2, July 2026).

    Council voteCity Council minutes · Jul 7, 2026

  • Voted no on rezoning 4.54 acres at Synopsys East from Station Community Business Park to medium-density residential, Order 33 (passed 4-2, July 2026).

    Council voteCity Council minutes · Jul 7, 2026

Housing3 sourced positions
Climate1 sourced position
Budget1 sourced position
City Hall and governance1 sourced position

  • The council adopted Resolution 2927 publicly censuring Salgado, 5-0 with Salgado not voting (July 2026); Salgado responded that the censure was not appropriate.

    Council voteCity Council minutes · Jul 7, 2026

What Cristian Salgado said vs. how Cristian Salgado voted

Immigration

In their words

  • In November 2025 moved to direct staff to complete deliverables in his proposal for a City Civil and Human Rights Department; the second was withdrawn and no vote was taken.

    Nov 4, 2025 ·as summarized in official council minutes ·City Council minutes · Nov 4, 2025

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